Open-Faced Meatball Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground round
• 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon grated onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (15-ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce
• 1 (5.5-ounce) can spicy vegetable juice
• 3 hoagie rolls, split and toasted

Preparation

1. Combine first 9 ingredients; shape into 1-inch balls.
2. Brown meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat; drain. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.
3. Add tomato sauce and vegetable juice to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, 5 minutes. Return meatballs to skillet; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink. Spoon over rolls.